Looking back on my earlier chapters, I'm always finding things I think I could've done better, and the first part of this fic especially I wish I had planned and edited better.
What I will say is that I think the words and context around this part paint a picture as to why the apology is so short: Lyanna has just endured a clearly traumatic birth, has been trapped here for almost a year, and one of the first things she sees is her betrothed, the one that she fled from in the first place who she is unsure will be good for her (not to mention Robert's own actions and words when he learned of Brandon Snow's existence).
Of course, Lyanna is still a teenager here. But I think that the next moment where they hold hands is also part of the apology--it's not just about words but actions, and that action says to Robert "It's going to be okay, I'm still here with you".
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PazoPaxo on Chapter 8 Sun 05 Oct 2025 10:06PM UTC
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